How to avoid Ransomware
October 28, 2016
- Make sure you have a good understanding of your computer network, what the key assets are, and their locations and how these are protected
- Keep all your software up to date, including operating systems and applications
- Back up all data to a secure, offsite location. ("air gapped")
- Segment your network: Do not have all your data on one shared location accessible by everyone in the company.
- Implement staff training on safe cyber security practices
- Have a communication strategy so that you can quickly inform all the staff if a virus reaches the company network.
- Get your IT company to perform penetration testing to find any vulnerabilities.
- Arrange cyber cover through your insurance broker
- Talk to your IT Provider
